Does Legacy of Metformin Stand Tall in 2024? Dr Ankit Shrivastav9 Oct 2024 12:26 PM ISTIntroduced in the 1950s, metformin has become a cornerstone in managing type 2 diabetes. Metformin has evolved through decades of research and...
Dapagliflozin Glimepiride Metformin FDC in Uncontrolled T2DM with HbA1c >9 % Dr Rajeev Chawla8 Oct 2024 12:24 PM ISTIntroductionIndia has the second highest rate of diabetes in the world. (1) According to the ICMR-INDIAB-17 study, the prevalence of diabetes in India...
Impact of Regular Aspirin Use on ASCVD Mortality in Adults with Elevated Lipoprotein(a) Levels Prof. Soumitra Kumar1 Oct 2024 12:52 PM ISTWith a rising incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among younger individuals aged below 55 years(1),particularly in India, where it occurs about...
Role of Cefepime Enmetazobactam in HAP Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Sept 2024 11:30 AM ISTKey Takeaways:Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs.Common pathogens...
The Potential Additive Benefits of the Combination of Selenium Sulfide and Salicylic Acid in Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Sept 2024 11:30 AM ISTIntroductionSeborrheic dermatitis is characterized by red scaly lesions primarily spread across the scalp, face, upper trunk, nasolabial folds,...
Role of Cefepime Enmetazobactam in Complicated UTI Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Sept 2024 11:08 AM ISTKey Messages:Treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) has become increasingly complex due to the rising incidences of antimicrobial...
Adult Vaccination in India: Addressing Practice Perspectives Dr. Indranil Halder29 Aug 2024 11:15 AM ISTIn India, less than 2% of adults receive routine vaccinations for diseases like influenza, pneumococcal diseases, typhoid, and hepatitis B, which...
Postprandial Reflux-Indian Issues, Challenges, and Management with a focus on Sodium Alginate Dr Surakshith T K23 Aug 2024 11:30 AM ISTPost-meal reflux, also known as postprandial reflux, refers to the regurgitation of stomach contents into the esophagus following a meal. (1). It is...
Allergen Patterns in Moderate to Severe Allergic Rhinitis: Indian Observations and Therapeutic Utility of Fexofenadine Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2024 12:00 PM ISTAllergic diseases are a major public health concern globally including in India with more than 25% of the population being sensitized to varied...
Prediabetes in India: Sugary Iceberg and Place of Metformin to Mitigate it Prof. Abdul Hamid Zargar16 Aug 2024 11:09 AM ISTIndia has an estimated weighted prevalence of prediabetes of 15.3% overall, making it a major contributor to the brunt of non-communicable diseases...
Prediabetes in India: Navigating the Sugary Crisis with DCGI-Approved Metformin Dr Sanjay Kalra14 Aug 2024 10:46 AM ISTThe first World Prediabetes Day was organized by the Endocrine Society of India and the South Federation of Endocrine Societies on 14th August 2021....
The Role of Aspirin in Reducing ASCVD Mortality Among Adults with High Lp(a) Concentrations Dr A B Chandorkar8 Aug 2024 11:00 AM ISTAtherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) burden in young individuals is a major health concern, particularly in less developed nations where...
